Queen Elizabeth offers the very best of Cunard's values and traditions, blended with every conceivable modern luxury that you could imagine. Sailing to a variety of destinations, Queen Elizabeth offers a selection of dining and entertainment, with top highlights onboard including the Garden Lounge, Games Deck, and Cafe Carinthia.
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The ship in numbers
- Launched 2010
- Tonnage 90,900
- Wheelchair accessible cabins 20
- Decks 12
- Lifts 12
- Pools 2
- Restaurants 6
- Formal nights Yes
- Maximum capacity 2,547
- Crew 1,005
- Refurbished 2018
What's onboard
Dining
When it comes to the dining experience onboard Queen Elizabeth, exceptional food and service awaits – and there’s certainly no chance of anyone going hungry. With a variety of international cuisines available onboard, everyone will find something to delight their tastebuds each and every day; whether you’re looking for something a little more casual, or a fine dining experience, there’s somewhere to enjoy incredible food for every occasion.
Top dining highlights include:
- Britannia Restaurant - with an art deco interior and menus of sensational food, this flagship dining venue aboard Queen Elizabeth is always worth eating at
- Golden Lion - Queen Elizabeth’s answer to the Great British pub, this venue serves a sensational variety of ‘pub classics’ and hearty food – which you can wash down with a freshly-poured beer!
- Steakhouse at the Verandah - boasting a culinary journey like no other, this stylish restaurant is the ideal spot for steaks, seafood, and good times!
- Lido Restaurant - a casual dining destination with a touch of sophistication, this vibrant restaurant is home to everything from gourmet burgers to fresh salad – and everything delicious in between
- Wellness Café - this casual poolside eatery serves up a variety of healthy and wholesome lunch options, with heavier dishes and light bites available alongside smoothies and seasonal produce
Beyond this, you’ll also be able to indulge in a selection of sensational dishes from the comfort of your own accommodation – be that a cabin or a suite. With Room Service, you’ll find a variety of menu items available around the clock, with breakfast items, late night snacks, drinks, and more all on offer.
You’ll also find the Princess Grill and Queen Grill restaurant dining experience has been improved and enhanced aboard Queen Elizabeth, with refreshed interiors featuring sumptuous furnishings and sophisticated detailing, new evening menus, and more.
Entertainment
After a busy day of exploring ashore, or relaxing onboard during a sea day, what better way to complete your day than making the most of the onboard entertainment? Whether you’re looking to enjoy an exciting stage show, listen to some live music, or simply sit and socialise with friends and family, Queen Elizabeth is full of fantastic options; there’s somewhere for everyone to enjoy. Highlights include:
- Commodore Club - with breathtaking vistas out to sea, comfortable seating, and attentive wait staff serving a selection of sensational drinks, this is the perfect place to enjoy pre-dinner drinks or an evening of socialising; it also features new furniture and furnishings, adding to the elegance of the space
- Gin & Fizz - nestled in the heart of the ship, this stylish gin bar is a lively destination where you’ll find plenty of tasty drinks to indulge in
- Garden Lounge - an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of the ship, this refreshed conservatory-style lounge space is a great place to enjoy a drink or two with stunning ocean views
- Golden Lion - Queen Elizabeth’s answer to the Great British pub, this venue serves a delicious selection of traditional pub drinks – and, you can get some great pub grub here, too!
- Churchill’s Cigar Lounge - if you’re looking for somewhere to savour the timeless ritual of cigar smoking, this sanctuary is ideal for aficionados with plush leather armchairs and perfectly-paired drinks
- Queens Room - a stylish space with a new dance floor, improved furniture, and refined furnishings, the perfect place for Cunard’s renowned Afternoon Tea, ballroom dancing, live music performances, and more
In addition to this, you’ll also find a fully-equipped casino on Queen Elizabeth, with expert-led table games and Vegas-style slots to try your luck on. The theatre venue is also home to an interesting schedule of stage productions, which you can enjoy throughout your itinerary.
Family
Alongside a variety of family-friendly entertainment in various venues across the ship, Cunard also offers a comprehensive children’s programme for younger guests ages 2 to 17 years.
The kids clubs available include: The Play Zone (ages 2 to 7 years), The Kid Zone (ages 8 to 12 years), and The Teen Zone (ages 13 to 17 years). Each will host a variety of age-appropriate facilities, group-focused games, and offer younger guests the chance to socialise with others onboard their own age. Every session is run by the fully-qualified Youth Team onboard, too; so, you don’t need to worry about a thing.
Queen Elizabeth is also home to a complimentary Night Nursery, for those looking for an evening off and parents hoping to head out on a well-deserved date night onboard. This is primarily for children ages 12 months to 23 months, and has a limited number of spaces. So, be sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Things to do
Recreation
If you’re looking to spend your time onboard relaxing, you’ll find plenty of places on board to do just that.
Queen Elizabeth is home to two swimming pools, one of which is an adults-only pool. Surrounded by sun loungers, and a stone’s throw from bars and lounges onboard, these are ideal spots for enjoying sunny days at sea. If you’re looking for somewhere to escape the sunshine, though, this cruise ship is also home to a tranquil library, a well-equipped card room, and boutique shopping experiences; there’s nothing stopping you picking up a tax-free treat for yourself, or a gift for someone else, while onboard.
Those of you wanting to up the pace a little bit can saunter over to the games deck; a concept dating back to the original Queen Elizabeth vessel, you’ll find bowls, paddle tennis, croquet and more available here.
Spa and Fitness
Alternatively, guests may want to stay in shape during their time onboard, or spontaneously work up a sweat ahead of an indulgent dinner in one of the restaurants available. If you’re one of these guests, you’ll be pleased to find a well-equipped fitness centre onboard with sociable group classes available. You can also book a session with a personal trainer, if you’re looking for a little more guidance and a tailor-made workout experience.
The Mareel Wellness & Beauty Spa is also second-to-none, with a range of sumptuous treatments and services available. From soothing massages and invigorating facials to rejuvenating body scrubs and holistic healing rituals, you can look forward to being pampered from head to toe here. You’ll also be able to enjoy the Harper’s Bazaar Wellness at Sea programme aboard Queen Elizabeth, an innovative selection of three-day packages tailored relaxation, energy restoration or recovery, providing a rejuvenating journey at sea.
Useful Information
Event Voyages in 2025
Queen Elizabeth is set to embark on one of Cunard's thrilling Event Voyages in 2025, the Great Australian Culinary Voyage. With so many unique and wonderful experiences waiting, you can find out more about all the Cunard 2025 Event Voyages right here; don't wait to book, though, they're popular!
Dress Code
In keeping with Cunard's elegant 5-star standards, the dress code onboard the Queen Elizabeth is formal in the main dining rooms and restaurants. Should you wish to dine in a more casual environment, the buffet restaurant is available. From smart attire to black tie, the dress code adds to the ambience and glamour of evenings onboard this stunning ship.
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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Queen Elizabeth
Fabulous ship and staff, whole ship feels like a welcoming luxury country hotel. Not an 'in your face' type brash ship, more understated elegance, absolutely spotless and pristine. Will definitely look at Cunard for any future cruises as our first choice.
Pro’s Beautiful ship, loved the art deco furnishings, comfortable stateroom well appointed with a good size balcony, very comfortable bed & linen, towels although small were good quality, attentive friendly service, good quality food offerings, best buffet we have experienced for quality & variety, main dining room staff very friendly & efficient, menu choices were varied, excellent wellness cafe for breakfast & lunch, impeccably maintained public areas, good selection of beverages, spacious feeling deck areas, excellent theatre venue Cons Lack of atmosphere in the evening in some areas of the ship, bars empty & close early Sunbeds on deck reserved early mornings by fellow passengers which we found very annoying Toiletries in our stateroom were good but the shower gel in particular was watered down which made it unusable Towels very small Cabin steward did not always clear dirty cups & glasses for several days Theatre shows were average Shore excursions were overpriced, we only took one and arranged others privately
A beautiful ship, food excellent and good entertainment. Very enjoyable. Highly recommended.
Fabulous cruise loved it well looked after
